AFI ScreenNation Introduces First Challenge

Part of the exciting new AFI ScreenNation program is to encourage young filmmakers to submit their work to the website. In this light, AFI has announced its first challenge – “Hometown Claim to Fame“. Submissions will be accepted through June 30, 2008, and the winner will be announced July 15. The winner will receive a Sony DCR-SR45 ~ HDD Handycam Camcorder w/ 30 GB Hard Disk Drive and Tripod.

For more information about the challenge, visit the challenge rules website. This is the time of year where your students need something challenging to keep them going – this could be a great opportunity!